Internship Remote Telemetry Monitoring Jobs in Kentucky

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Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for conducting ongoing surveillance and interpretation of patients' cardiac rhythms while on cardiac monitors. Notifies RNs and clinicians immediately of any changes in cardiac rhythms. Delivers telemetry to nursing units and performs initial monitor hook-up and discharge. Prepares patients and provides teaching related to cardiac monitoring. Ensures accurate documentation and supports patient safety.
Essential Functions
• Assists RNs and clinicians with cardiac monitoring, interpretation, documentation, and related procedures.
• Monitors and records physiological measurements, including obtaining six-second strips as indicated by patient condition or physician order.
• Identifies patient arrhythmias, abnormalities, or significant changes from baseline and reports to the RN, provider, or appropriate supervisor.
• Initiates, configures, and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge, and maintains cardiac equipment.
• Documents and interprets patient heart rhythms and rates using telemetry recordings and maintains accurate records in the EMR and log books.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from the central monitoring unit.
• Orients and mentors new team members, serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting, and gives reports to oncoming shifts.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments, maintains and stocks equipment and supplies, and reports equipment failures to Bio-med.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience Requirement
0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
L. Loud noises: 1. Never
M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; regular performance of tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing or data entry); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job may also be required.
Additional Job Descriptions
N/A
Department:
Telemetry
Shift:
Flex (United States of America)
Address:
2201 Lexington Avenue
City, State:
Ashland, Kentucky